York Spit Light, Navigation lighthouse in Gloucester County, United States.
The York Spit Light stands at the entrance of York River in Chesapeake Bay, featuring a hexagonal structure supported by iron-encased wooden piles.
Established in 1870 to replace multiple lightships, the lighthouse guided vessels through dangerous sandbanks until its automation in 1960.
The lighthouse keepers maintained maritime safety records and performed rescue operations, including a notable 1916 rescue of nine people from a disabled launch.
The structure contains a flashing beacon that continues to function as a navigation aid, marking the long shoal that runs parallel to the main channel.
The foundation required 243 hammer blows per pile during construction to achieve proper stability in the challenging underwater terrain.
Location: Gloucester County
GPS coordinates: 37.20960,-76.25420
Latest update: March 21, 2025 13:58
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